Welcome to the
FFR.
The Fighting First Regiment is
an Independent, Progressive Reenacting Battalion that strives to offer its members
and guests a more authentic 1860s military experience.
The
progressive nature of the FFR means that members and guests
share not only a common goal to improve their impressions, but to
also have a good
time in doing so.
The primary impression of
our member units is that of the CSA. However, some
events we attend suffer from a severe lack of Federal soldiers.
At these events, if our members
are willing, we will
portray the 82nd Ohio
(US) to help improve the event, .
The Fighting First Regiment
was formed
with three very specific purposes in mind:
The first
is to provide veteran reenactor's a Battalion where they
can experience military life as it was in the 1860's.
The second
is to help ALL reenactors, both old and new, to improve their impression's both in camp
and on the battlefield.
The third
is to include the civilian in the camp of the
FFR. Our
civilian activities are guarded and directed, making them
functional to the purpose of the military in the field, which lends
to the whole experience.
The elderly
Confederate and Union veterans
are shown reuniting over a stonewall in 1938
at the 75th anniversary of the Battle of
Gettysburg. The clip ends with a
chorus of Rebel Yells
FFR's military standards are conducted in a more authentic
manner, progressively making the change from modern tendencies (or
conveniences) to
that of the true military in the 1860's.
For example, the
Fighting First Regiment companies will be expected to answer two roll
calls a day, receive company passes in order to be absent from camp,
stand guard duty, and to be familiar with all battlefield maneuvers
from skirmish drill to fire by the drum.
The FFR
does have a provisional training
section, Company H.
Company H
not only provides
instruction in the drill manual and about military camp life for new
recruits, but also expert advice to aid in progressively
finding the right uniform and equipment.
The Fighting First Regiment offersa home to a variety of reenactors. There is a place for
those wanting to camp in tents with their family and still get the
most of the military experience.
There is a place for
the campaigner who wants to
truly experience all that being a civil war soldier meant.
If you want to do
more than just sit in camp waiting for the next battle, the FFR may be the place for you. Please check out our event
schedule to find those events at which you would like to join us,
and then send us an email and let us know when you are planning to
fall in.
We looking
forward to seeing you in the field. 